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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you
shall met & assisted with your baggages at the
airport by our executive and transferred to
prebooked hotel.
Delhi :
India's capital & a major gateway to the country,
contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which
successfully combines in its fold the ancient &
the modern. Its strategic location was one of the
prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as
their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the
legacy the British left behind . The division
between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between
the capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he
will invariably confront the citys' past.
DAY 02 :
DELHI
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After breakfast, full day city tour of old &
modern capital of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the
construction was started in 1844 and was not
completed until 1658 ; Red Fort, which was also
built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built
from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat -
the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the
India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament.
Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century
this is an early example of Mughal architecture ;
Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 03 :
DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital
city of the state of Rajasthan also know as "Pink
City" owes its name, its foundation and planning
to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh
II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city
sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid
landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted
by fortresses and crenellated walls.Upon arrival,
check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest of the day at
leisure.
DAY 04 :
JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the
fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of
Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in
1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of
Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput
architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and
weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr built my
Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa
Mahal.
DAY 05 :
JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the
abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings
including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still
preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to
Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 06 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of
public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and
is very similar to the tomb she constructed for
her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which
was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in
1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave
for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor
Akbar's Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 07 :
DELHI - G0A
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After breakfast transfer to the airport to board
flight for Goa. Arrive Goa, transfer to prebooked
hotel.
Rest of the day free for individual activities.
DAY 08 - 12:
G0A
Full day city tour of North & South Goa.
DAY 13 : GOA
- MUMBAI - DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi
or Mumbai. On arrival in Delhi / Mumbai transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 14 :
DEPART MUMBAI - DELHI
Transfer to international airport to board flight
back home or onward destination. |
